What is the major drawback to chemotherapy?
a. Makes the patient feel so bad
b. High cost of drug and long hospital stays
c. Requires extensive laboratory monitoring
d. Suppression of the bone marrow
ANS: D
The major drawback to chemotherapy, and the one that limits the dose of drug that can be safely given, is suppression of the bone marrow. Low absolute neutrophil counts lead to bacterial infection susceptibility; low platelet counts can result in abnormal bleeding.
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A. When more than one person is using the system at once, there can be double booking. B. The schedule is easier to read. C. Cancelling/changing appointments can be done and documented at the same time. D. You can search for a specific time of day or day of the week the patient is requesting.
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A) Transfer of care B) Continuing education C) Patient advocacy D) Quality improvement